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22 September 1944 and what it means to me – by Anu Mihkelson

22 September 1944 was a momentous, life-changing experience for all Estonians – for those people departing never to return, those left behind who couldn’t leave for decades, and for Estonia, […]

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Separated from his family in the tragedy of war – Aksell Keert’s story

Aksel KeertEstonia – Australia30 Jun 1923 – 23 May 1988 By Alina Keert Family Father: Juhan Keert DOB 22 Jul 1878Mother: Aliide Keert (Pent) DOB 14 Sep 1892Aksel: DOB 30 […]

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Taken in the Middle of the Night — Silvia Lass’ Story

MEIE KALLIS EMA, SILVIA LASS (Nee Meerits) By Gitta Opassi Meie Kallis (ED: Our darling) Ema Silvia was born in Voisiku, Estonia on 13 August 1912. Her parents, Helena and […]

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Video Interview — Viido Narustrang’s Story

Viido Narustrang was 11 when he and his mother, Eugenia, fled Türi, Estonia in 1944 aboard a military goods train bound for Germany. His father Albert had fought the Soviets […]

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As far from Europe as possible – The Talmet Family Story

A Message from Maie Barrow: As a long time member of the Mass Flight committee of the Estonian World Council, this project is very dear to my heart. I donated […]

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The Journey to Ilmalõpu – Jaak’s Story

This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your family’s mass flight experience, please write […]

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From running a dairy co-operative to a new life in Australia – Hillar’s Story

This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your family’s mass flight experience, please write […]

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Homage For My Estonian Father & Grandmother – Rory’s Story

This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your family’s mass flight experience, please write […]

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A Sea of Fire: Fleeing Estonia in 1944 – Saima’s Story

AESL is inviting everybody to collect and share stories related to the current donations drive to build a Memorial in Parnu for Estonians who had to escape and leave our […]

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Why I donated towards the Mass Flight Memorial – Esmée’s Story

This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your family’s mass flight experience, please […]